Because each of you is precious to us, we appreciate everyone respecting our instruction for guests to be fully vaccinated prior to attending our wedding. We hope this, along with the fact that Rhode Island's vaccination rate is among the top in the country, gives everyone joining us a sense of comfort and safety during these times. While Rhode Island is no longer requiring masks in most settings (link below for full guidelines), we support our guests enjoying our wedding however they will be most comfortable, so face coverings will be provided for those who prefer to mask. Please note, our ceremony will take place outside (weather permitting) and reception indoors, however Belle Mer has plenty of free-flowing indoor and outdoor space to enjoy. https://health.ri.gov/publications/frequentlyaskedquestions/Rhode_Island_Masking_FAQ.pdf
Yes! Bus transportation will be available from the Sonesta, Atlantic Beach House, and Newport Harbor hotels. Please see below for schedule and note all times listed are prompt departures: TO BELLE MER: - 4:30pm - departure from SONESTA (9 Commerce Dr Middletown, RI) - 4:45pm - departure from ATLANTIC BEACH HOUSE (28 Aquidneck Ave Middletown, RI) - 5:00pm - departure from NEWPORT HARBOR ***please note this pick-up will be at PEROTTI PARK (39 America's Cup Ave Newport RI), next door to the Newport Harbor hotel (the bus cannot go through the hotel gate). If you exit the hotel and walk out of the gates by the hotel pool to the left, there is a park on the left where the bus will arrive for pick-up (close walk) FROM BELLE MER: - 10:00pm: Early departure (all hotels) - 11:00pm: Departure at the end of the reception (all hotels) Anyone staying at AirBnBs are welcome to board the shuttle according to the above schedule. There's also ample parking at the venue for those who prefer to drive.
Our timeline of planned events can be found on the tab labeled "schedule". With that said, we want to see all our favorite people as much as possible! For anyone who wants to continue to bust a move after our reception, we have reserved space at our favorite bar on the planet, One Pelham, until 1am on Thursday night. Take the bus to the Newport Harbor Hotel drop-off, and the bar is a quick walk across Thames Street. Say our names (Cara & Bennie) at the door for free entry. On Wednesday night after the rehearsal dinner, we also hope to see anyone in town around the Bowen's Wharf area, with a tentative plan to meet and mingle around The Landing Restaurant (9:30pm ish).